Get A Better Deal By Using This Secret Used Car Checklist and Car Inspection Checklist

Learn How The Used Car Checklist or Car Inspection Checklist Can Help Boost Your Negotiating Privileges

When you are finally done playing around with the car salesman you should begin to look for the car you want. Its always good to have several options before going to a dealership. It is important to have “your” options because hopefully you have done your research on the car and you know what price to expect plus you already have a” heads ups on the car. This way a salesman can’t tell you want you don’t already know. Finding the car you want and having a car inspection checklist on things to check when you find the car is very important.

When you find the car you would like to purchase you should have a used car inspection checklist.  Ask the salesmen to pull out the car, have him open up all of the car doors even the hood and the trunk. The first and most important reason why is that you don't want your car to fall apart as soon as you drive off of the lot. Second, this is how you begin to build your ammo for negotiating the price later. When you are finding things that are wrong with the car, act as if this getting fixed might be the deal breaker for later, seem very concerned about what’s wrong with the car.    Turn on the car, listen to engine make sure it sounds right, because if it doesn't it probably right it probably isn’t. Also you want to check for the simple things that you might overlook. Here, is a good used car checklist to use:

Paint & Body - Exterior:

1. Rust
2. Dents
3. Missing trim
4. Door Alignment (hanging or sagging doors)
5. Paint changes or fading (can help indicate whether a car has been involved in a wreck)

Engine

1. Check for leaks
2. Sounds and unusual noises
3. Check hoses, belts, clamps and other components for cracks or leaks
4. Oil and transmission fluid
5. Check smog certificate
6. After test drive let the car run for a while and watch engine for noise, smoke or anything else that might raise caution

Electrical and Mechanical Checks:

1. Check the Lights
2. Make sure all of the windows work (even sunroof)
3. Check the brakes and emergency brakes
4. Make sure the AC and Heat works
5. Make sure the CD/Radio/Cassette/Blue tooth/mp3
6. Side- view mirrors(make sure they move)
7. Check the Navigation system (find locations)
8. Release switches Hood, Trunk and Gas
9. Acceleration should sound and feel smooth
10. Check for corrosion on battery terminals
11. Turn signals and blinkers

Interior:

1. Check the seats make sure adjustments, power, and heat works
2. Check the cosmetics which are the wood trim, cracks in the leather seats.
3. Floor mats and Carpets are in good condition
4. Check Dashboard
5. Seatbelt s
6. Spare Tire and the tools to fix a flat.
7. Check for funny smells
8. Check for Owner Manuals
9. Make sure Seat Belts Work

Finding anything not working correctly on this checklist is a great way to build ammo for price negotiating later. Because you can always bring this up. For example you can negotiate that there were some dents and painting that you are going to have to take care. In order for them to sell you the car they will either have to take care of it or deduct those expenses from the price of the car. That is how you negotiate. Make sure they are not that major, then add to your ammo when it comes time to talk about buying the car.

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